Family-owned since 1996, Cha Cha Chicken brings a vibrant mix of Caribbean flavors with a Latin twist. We use fresh, high-quality ingredients to create dishes that are full of flavor and warmth, perfect for casual meals or special celebrations. Join us and experience the passion for food that has delighted our guests for nearly three decades!

Menu

Authentic Caribbean Cuisine

Authentic Caribbean Cuisine

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Who we are

Cha Cha Chicken is a family-owned restaurant that has been operating since 1996. Known for its vibrant blend of Caribbean flavors with a Latin twist, our menu offers a unique culinary experience that sets us apart. We pride ourselves on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create dishes that are not only delicious but also evoke the warmth and spirit of the Caribbean and Latin flavors. Whether you’re enjoying a casual meal with family or celebrating a special occasion, Cha Cha Chicken is the perfect place to savor the flavors of the islands. Join us and experience the passion for food that has kept our doors open for nearly three decades!

Colorful outdoor seating area of a restaurant or cafe with a rainbow-colored bamboo or wood partition, a red table, and green chairs. Signs with Spanish phrases such as "KAYA", "La Vida Buena!", "Relax", "agua fresca", and "All Caribbean" are displayed. The floor is made of wooden planks.

What Our Customers Say

  • A young woman with curly hair and glasses smiling in an indoor setting.

    "Cha Cha Chicken is my go-to lunch spot — it’s perfect when I’m strolling the Venice Canals or heading to the beach."

    Laurie Payton

  • A man with dark curly hair, glasses, and a nose ring sitting indoors with a neutral background and a plant in the background.

    "Absolutely delicious — their jerk chicken enchiladas blew me away! Dining outside feels like being on an island getaway."

    Jamie Kokot

  • A woman with shoulder-length black hair smiling, wearing a blue top, in a bright greenhouse with green plants in the background.

    "I came to LA with friends, and after trying Cha Cha's, I ended up having the jerk enchiladas three times before I left — just that good!"

    Lindsey Beumer

  • A woman with dark curly hair tied up in a messy bun, smiling at the camera, wearing a white shirt, against a plain white background.

    "Their jerk chicken enchiladas are truly a revelation. And the fried bananas with sour cream? A brilliant, unexpected twist!"

    Amber Smith

Catering

Catering

For any catering questions or reservations, call 818 804 1286

Option 1

Cha Cha Chicken (medium jerk sauce)

$16.00 per person

* Rice & beans, plantains, salad with dressing on the side

Lettuce salad topped with croutons, grated cheese, lemon slices, and dressing containers.
Barbecue chicken pieces garnished with cilantro on a silver platter.
Lettuce salad with croutons, lemon wedges, and two sauce containers in a foil tray.
Barbecued chicken drumsticks coated in glossy sauce, garnished with cilantro, on a foil tray.
A small green plant sprouting from a bed of mixed black and white rice in a metal container.
A pile of fried plantains with a golden brown and crispy exterior.

Option 2

Cha Cha Chicken (medium jerk sauce)

$18.00 per person

* Arroz no pollo (vegetable stew over spanish rice) * rice & black beans, plantains, salad with dressing on the side

Pile of fried plantains on a yellow plate.
A small green seedling with three leaves growing in a tray of cooked rice.
Mixed roasted or stir-fried vegetables including carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, peppers, and garnished with cilantro.

Option 3

Cha Cha Chicken (medium jerk sauce)

$26.00 per person

* Arroz no pollo (vegetable stew over spanish rice)

* Rapa vieja (shredded skirt steak in a complex red sause)

* Rice & black beans, plantains, salad with dressing on the side, chips and salsa

Close-up of fried plantains on a baking sheet.
A small green sprout with multiple leaves growing on a bed of rice and black beans in a metallic container.
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, grated cheese, lemon wedges, and dressing in cups.
Barbecue chicken drumsticks garnished with cilantro on a tray.
Beef stew with green peas, lima beans, and cilantro in a glass dish.
Mixed cooked vegetables including yellow squash, carrots, celery, green peppers, and cilantro
A tray filled with fried tortilla chips.
People dining at a colorful outdoor restaurant with a mix of red, yellow, and orange chairs, under a glass roof with tropical plants and décor.
Colorful outdoor restaurant patio with multicolored metal chairs and yellow table, decorated with string lights, plants, and a heater, under a bamboo roof.
Wooden wall with signs saying "Cha Cha Chicken open," "Breakfast," "Welcome," and "Cal Caribbean."
Colorful outdoor restaurant entrance with a corrugated metal gate painted in blue, yellow, red, and green, featuring plants and flowers, and a blue sign that says 'Caribbean Food' with a cartoon face on the building in the background.
Colorful outdoor seating area at a Mexican or Caribbean restaurant with vibrant rainbow-colored decor, a small table, and signs with words like 'Kaya,' 'La Vida Buena,' 'Relax,' 'Costa,' and 'All Caribbean'.
Colorful Caribbean restaurant with a blue sign that reads 'Cha Cha Chicken Caribbean Cuisine.' Two bicycles are parked on the sidewalk, and there are two people standing outside the restaurant near a brightly painted fence. A yellow fire hydrant is i
Colorful outdoor patio with various chairs and tables, a large plant in a green planter, string lights overhead, and a tiled wooden floor.
People dining at an outdoor restaurant with a makeshift roof made of corrugated metal sheets, surrounded by bamboo and wooden decor, with potted plants and a heater visible.
People standing in line outside a restaurant or food stand at dusk, with buildings and a scooter in the background.
Colorful art and decorations, including a poster of Bob Marley with dreadlocks, a Puerto Rican flag, and a yellow license plate, displayed on a rustic wooden wall with greenery and yellow chairs in the foreground.
Decorative wall with a sign reading 'ONE LOVE' in colorful letters, a Puerto Rican flag, and metal artwork of a crab with a rusty appearance. The ceiling and wall are made of bamboo or straw-like material, and there are string lights hanging.

Beach vibes meet bold flavors — Cha Cha Chicken, just steps from the sand at 1906 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica!